Xiaomi Home Assistant: Avoiding Mis-Triggers in Node-Red
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The Xiaomi Home Assistant is a popular home automation system that integrates with various devices, including those from Xiaomi. However, some users have reported issues with the system triggering automation flows in Node-Red unnecessarily. In this article, we will explore the problem, its causes, and potential solutions to avoid mis-triggers in Node-Red. The problem occurs when the 'Enable Polling' option is checked, causing all entity events to be triggered once every evening during device updates. This leads to Node-Red's automation being triggered unnecessarily, resulting in unwanted actions. To reproduce this issue, one can simply configure the Xiaomi device in Node-Red, update the device list manually, and observe the log to see that all events (single click, double click, long press) are triggered during the update process. The expected behavior is to be able to distinguish between update-reported events and self-triggered events in Node-Red. To achieve this, users can try using different conditions or filters in their Node-Red flows to exclude events triggered by device updates. Alternatively, they can explore other methods, such as using separate entities for update-triggered events or creating custom event handlers. By understanding the cause of the problem and implementing the right solutions, users can avoid mis-triggers in Node-Red and ensure that their home automation system works smoothly and efficiently.

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